The Best Way to Chop Nuts

What's the best way to chop nuts? The food processor gives me uneven results.

Mary Crump, Dunnsville, VA

If you need a half cup or less, use a chef's knife (large, with a tapered blade). Grasp the handle and place your other hand over the tip, then carefully rock the blade across nuts until pieces are the desired size. To chop larger amounts, a food processor is best. Work in batches, about 1 cup at a time (dump one before starting the next). To avoid ending up with nut butter, put a few tablespoons of the flour or sugar from your recipe into the processor. No recipe? Add dry bread crumbs instead.